godownson:
hello house,
my Lil bro submitted the following things today for a 2 weeks visit visa:
-international passport
-flight reservation
-photocopy of yellow card
-2 passport photographs (on white background)
-invitation letter from SA host (dated and signed by host)
-6 months bank statement of SA host (stamped by bank)
-photocopy of SA host's ID card (certified)
-SA proof of accommodation (certified).

When he got to the vfs center at lekki to submit the documents for the visa application, an official looked at his documents and said they were fine but that he was supposed to come with a letter from his school (a computer school) and another letter (my bro says he cant remember- i'm guessing its an introductory letter or something like that). but then the official said he could still submit the documents like that if he wanted to. so he did submit it.
my question is, does the unavailability of the letters requested pose a threat?. i thought everything listed above are the requirements for a visit visa?.
what do i need to know... i need your thoughts on this.
TYPOP, samtol4, yinkob002 and others who got experience, pls help.

TYPOP:


It will be nice if he includes a letter of self introduction (I really don't know why we need these things anyway) but the letter from his school is really important. They want to know what people are doing (in Nigeria) and assess the chances of people trying to become illegal residents of their country. In short, they want to know if your brother will have reasons to go back home or if he will try to stay in the Republic.

These seem trivial but they may deny people's visas based on these and they may overlook them.

I'm asking myself what the way out is and I am seeing difficult choices to be made (either pay to add documents via VFS or go to the embassy to try and beg them so he can add the documents). Unfortunately, it's not a good time to apply for visa cos of the diplomatic row between Naija and SA.

Let him pray and seek for favour and then decide on what to do.

I'm interested in hearing what the others have to say.

cc @collinsfbi @samtol4 @yinkob002 @sultan003 @chemashie @kingmayor

samtol4:
You should have asked this question before he submitted .For an official to point out the missing document(letter)shows how crucial the letter is needed .God may favour him and visa will be approved .But on a serious note the embassy want to know what he is doing in Nigeria and assess if he will not overstay or refuse to come back .A lot of Nigerians including graduates came with Visiting visa and apply for Asylum under inhumane conditions while some are roaming aimlessly doing nothing . The Letter remain crucial although he may still get visa approval .

godownson:
house,
pls assuming an application is denied (based on incomplete documents), what is the minimum appropriate time to wait before re-applying again?
is 3 months fine?

14:


No, they are just tightening the screws, the SA immigration policies have brought lots of problems for SA. Loss of free VISA to the UK, dye to many foreigners holding fake SA passports. The shooting in Nairobi mall, where the culprit, white widow used a fake SA passport. And the political pressure from internally.

If you come to SA with right papers and good motive, you will never experience problems. and Location locarion location is important. If you are foreigner, dont go closer to townships, stay in the CBD or surbab, You will enjoy life to the fullest.

TYPOP:


Can re-apply immediately with the appropriate documents included and letter indicating the initial reason and that the documents are now added.

If he's a student, make sure the period you indicate for visit falls within the school holidays as if he puts school period, they MAY refuse to grant him based on that. Get the calendar information right pls.

Cheers.

harlyon:
And don't ever live in areas where there majority of South Africans....Never Never Never

godownson:
hello house,
my Lil bro submitted the following things today for a 2 weeks visit visa:
-international passport
-flight reservation
-photocopy of yellow card
-2 passport photographs (on white background)
-invitation letter from SA host (dated and signed by host)
-6 months bank statement of SA host (stamped by bank)
-photocopy of SA host's ID card (certified)
-SA proof of accommodation (certified).

When he got to the vfs center at lekki to submit the documents for the visa application, an official looked at his documents and said they were fine but that he was supposed to come with a letter from his school (a computer school) and another letter (my bro says he cant remember- i'm guessing its an introductory letter or something like that). but then the official said he could still submit the documents like that if he wanted to. so he did submit it.
my question is, does the unavailability of the letters requested pose a threat?. i thought everything listed above are the requirements for a visit visa?.
what do i need to know... i need your thoughts on this.
TYPOP, samtol4, yinkob002 and others who got experience, pls help.

TYPOP:

It will be nice if he includes a letter of self introduction (I really don't know why we need these things anyway) but the letter from his school is really important. They want to know what people are doing (in Nigeria) and assess the chances of people trying to become illegal residents of their country. In short, they want to know if your brother will have reasons to go back home or if he will try to stay in the Republic.
These seem trivial but they may deny people's visas based on these and they may overlook them.
I'm asking myself what the way out is and I am seeing difficult choices to be made (either pay to add documents via VFS or go to the embassy to try and beg them so he can add the documents). Unfortunately, it's not a good time to apply for visa cos of the diplomatic row between Naija and SA.
Let him pray and seek for favour and then decide on what to do.
I'm interested in hearing what the others have to say.
cc @collinsfbi @samtol4 @yinkob002 @sultan003 @chemashie @kingmayor

14:


No, they are just tightening the screws, the SA immigration policies have brought lots of problems for SA. Loss of free VISA to the UK, dye to many foreigners holding fake SA passports. The shooting in Nairobi mall, where the culprit, white widow used a fake SA passport. And the political pressure from internally.

If you come to SA with right papers and good motive, you will never experience problems. and Location locarion location is important. If you are foreigner, dont go closer to townships, stay in the CBD or surbab, You will enjoy life to the fullest.

sultan003:



First, your brother should have checked the checklist/requirements for a visitors visa, because he missed two important requirements a) letter of self introduction and b) Letter of introduction/recommendation from employee or university. Now if he was self-employed/unemployed and not a student, requirement A would have been enough but........
The way i see it, its all about luck from here, maybe the adjudicator will over look the missing letters and approve it(being invited by a responsible and well to do SA citizen might help) otherwise he should get ready to resubmit again with the appropriate documents.

Secondly, this period is not a good period to go to the embassy to beg for them to allow you to submit the documents you missed, because of the diplomatic wahala and all. You just gave them an excuse to reject your applications easily. Am not sure VFS can help, because they usually send all applications to the high commission at the end of the business day, try your luck though.
ok bro, thanks a lot. i'll just hope n see how it turns out.

godownson:

Thanks man. oh well, now i'm scared. i never knew any of these letters were needed especially the one from his school... i would've gotten it done.
he is only 19 years old so i'm wishfully thinking that since he is young, they might overlook the letter issue and grant him the visa. as for adding the documents, he already left lagos for the east today. actually, he says the applicants were few (i guess its due to the xenophobia saga).
please, more opinions from the house.

nastyesco:
Hi Guys,
Pls I am in South Africa on a work permit and need to bring my wife over. Her visa states that she can stay the same duration as I but "Prohibited to Work or School". Pls any ideas on what she can do, as U know its impossible to ask someone who was gainfully employed to sit at home all day doing nothing.

samtol4:
Gbam u got it right ...say it plain Never never live where there are majority black South Africans...They will be jealous and feel inferior of your progress .....I don't blame them for their inferiority and myopic mindset because 80percent were brought up by grandmothers and 70percent don't know their fathers . I am still waiting for them to blame Nigerians for their HIV Epidemic .

OohLalah:

An average high school Nigeria girl has had -+7abortions.

TYPOP:


Normally, you apply for SAQA online yourself, gather the documents yourself, certify them yourself and post them yourself. Of course, anybody could help you with any of the stages above.

Your school should not send your application documents for you, unless you are in one of those private schools that decide to do stuff for their students. If they sent it indeed, the document might not have gotten there or they used their own e-mail address instead of yours. That way, the e-mail will be sent to them, not you.

I actually used my e-mail for someone (of course with her consent) before so they sent all her mails to me. But as I received them, I forwarded them to the lady immediately. So, it is possible for them to use their own e-mail. Talk to your school

guttentag:
They have finally grant me visa, can somebody please tell me where is more safer and friendly to live in SA

guttentag:
They have finally grant me visa, can somebody please tell me where is more safer and friendly to live in SA

guttentag:
They have finally grant me visa, can somebody please tell me where is more safer and friendly to live in SA

guttentag:
They have finally grant me visa, can somebody please tell me where is more safer and friendly to live in SA

14:


If you are in Gauteng joburg, northern saburbs is very safe, RANDBURG, FOURWAYS, SANDTON, SUNNINGHILL, KYALAMI, MIDRAND. In Pretoria, pretoria east, centurion, pretoria north, montana, hatfield, Durban, durban north, umhlanga rock morningside. Cape town, surbubs are expensive there, but try bellville, camps bay, CBD is expensive.

akin3102:
Please when did you apply?

olabanji88:
i have gotten response from saqa via mail stating that the result for my application would be due for colection/posting june 3 as the case maybe any follow up process again on my part

samtol4:
@Yemi .....You can never convert Asylum to PR.NEVER! .Most Asylum given to Nigerians are just temporily slip to show they have applied it is not the refugee passport that is why many can't leave SA because if they do ,Visa will be needed to enter .if it was possible all Nigerians with Assylum here would ve gotten PR. Two weeks ago I was discussing with a guy he has spent 12years in SA I asked him how he got PR .he said he is using Asylum for 12years he can't convert to Pr .he will convert to work/study first before applying for PR.The asylum most Nigerians have are just slip that is y dey keep going for renewal ,if you have refugee passport u can apply for PR but with slip ...,,,never ! I was laughing within me when you mention that your target is to get PR,just like dat !Sir ....the easiest route to any country of the world is STUDY PERMIT .Both of you should get study permit (2years to 3years visa depending on program)before the expiring of the two years you figure out what u want to do .You mention Jobs?There are no jobs for SA citizens talkless of foreigners unless you are science oriented,medical professional ,IT or u have skills to generate your money .

grandlexuz:


Very insightful post.. However if there are no jobs in SA, why are people rushing there?!

14:


Yes, jobs are few. but many people are just coming hoping they would make it. The lifestyle, the big malls as mugabe refered to it, its attracting in the eyes, but currently, jobs are hard to come by. unless you can work in the restuarant earning R2000 and tips on top, those jobs are mostly dominated by Zimbabweans.

Life is much easier and simpler, everything is by your door step, you walk to the nearest mall, cheap electricity, free clean water, free medical, social grants, if you are over 60yrs or crippled you get $150 grant every month, free house. if you have kids who are younger than 18yrs and you dont work, you can apply a grant for those kids. So people are attracted by all these.

bisi16:

thanks for responding. I'm already in SA and have study permit. am changing school that's why I ask. how do I go abt changing my visa details?

thanks again